Speeches

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNSC debate on the situation in Afghanistan

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNSC debate on the situation in Afghanistan

The UN Security Council held a debate on the situation in Afghanistan. Read statement delivered by DPR Yuri Vitrenko.

Ukraine’s statement before the UNGA vote on the draft resolution concerning Crimea

Ukraine’s statement before the UNGA vote on the draft resolution concerning Crimea

The evil of gross violations of human rights, war crimes, military aggression and intrusions have undermined the very fundamentals of the global system of peace and security where the United Nations and the Security Council are meant to be the centre piece.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at a UNSC debate on stopping proliferation of WMDs by non-state actors

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at a UNSC debate on stopping proliferation of WMDs by non-state actors

The UN Security Council held an open debate on stopping proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by non-state actors.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan ICC

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan ICC

The UN Security Council held a briefing on the International Criminal Court and Sudan.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNSC briefing on International Judicial Cooperation in Countering Terrorism

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNSC briefing on International Judicial Cooperation in Countering Terrorism

The UN Security Council adopted resolution 2322 strengthening international judicial cooperation in countering terrorism. Ukraine is among cosponsors.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNSC debate on ICTY/ICTR

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNSC debate on ICTY/ICTR

We urge all States to cooperate with the ICTY and the Mechanism and to respect their mandates in full compliance with obligations under relevant Security Council resolutions.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNGA plenary meeting on law of the sea and sustainable fisheries

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNGA plenary meeting on law of the sea and sustainable fisheries

Ukraine is strongly committed to the UNCLOS — the constitution of the oceans, which reflects customary international law and establishes the overarching legal framework for all activities in oceans and seas.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine in explanation of vote on UNSC draft resolution on the humanitarian situation in Syria

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine in explanation of vote on UNSC draft resolution on the humanitarian situation in Syria

Russia and China vetoed UNSC draft resolution calling for a 7-day ceasefire in Aleppo. 6th veto on Syria in 5 years.

Remarks by Ambassador Volodymyr Yelchenko in response to the statement by the delegation of Russia

Remarks by Ambassador Volodymyr Yelchenko in response to the statement by the delegation of Russia

Crimea as of today remains under occupation of the Russian Federation and under international law it is the occupying power that bears full responsibility for the consequences of its illegal actions.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at a UN Security Council open debate on water, peace and security

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at a UN Security Council open debate on water, peace and security

The UN Security Council held an open debate on water, peace and security.